The other day, I replaced the ink ribbon in a typewriter I had purchased, and when I tried typing, I was surprised at how pleasant the feel and sound of the keys were.
The Olympia SM3 was manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. It was undoubtedly the finest product of its time in terms of performance, quality, and durability, but unfortunately, it looks rather plain.
OLYMPIA De Luxe SM3 Typewriter
Olivetti's Valentine, on the other hand, featured a groundbreaking design by Ettore Sottsass and was released in 1969. Though it wasn't a commercial success, the fact that it's in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is enough to tickle the fancy of any art lover.
OLIVETTI Valentine S Typewriter